03 02 99Wood preservatives not otherwise specified
Chapter 03: Wastes from wood processing and the production of panels and furniture, pulp, paper and cardboard
Overview
EWC code 03 02 99 is the European Waste Catalogue classification for wood preservatives not otherwise specified. It sits in subchapter 03 02 of Chapter 03, covering wastes from wood preservation.
03 02 99 is the non-hazardous entry of a mirror pair. It applies only when the waste does not contain dangerous substances above the relevant concentration thresholds; otherwise the hazardous mirror code applies.
This is a "wastes not otherwise specified" catch-all entry. Only use 03 02 99 when no other code in subchapter 03 02 describes your waste more precisely.
Mirror Entry Code
This code has 1 mirror pair. The choice between hazardous and non-hazardous classification depends on whether the waste contains dangerous substances. Laboratory testing will be required.
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Frequently asked questions
Is EWC code 03 02 99 hazardous waste?
Not necessarily. 03 02 99 is the non-hazardous half of a mirror pair (paired with 03 02 05*). It is non-hazardous only if the waste does not contain dangerous substances above the relevant thresholds. Assessment, often laboratory testing, is needed to confirm.
What paperwork do I need for 03 02 99?
Where assessment confirms it is non-hazardous, 03 02 99 is handled under standard duty of care: transfer it to a registered carrier with a waste transfer note. A hazardous waste consignment note is not required unless the hazardous mirror code applies.
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EWC codes are used to classify waste in the UK and EU. Correct classification is essential for legal compliance and proper waste management.